Nestled in the shadow of the Nilkantha maximum, in the north Indian express of Uttarakhand, lies one the the most revered shrines for Hindu pilgrims - Badrinath.
Badrinath is in the Chamoli area of Uttarakhand, in the Garhwal hillsides, and is placed on the bankers of the Alakhnanda river.
Significance
The town of Badrinath has always found a dominant mention in religious Hindu text messages and scriptures and was established as a major pilgrimage site in the ninth century by Adi Shankara. Mythology has it that Lord Vishnu acquired chosen this town for penance to ensure the welfare of all beings. Badrinath is also one of the char dhams (the four abodes) which may have tremendous religious relevance amidst devout Hindus.
Attractions
The Badrinath Temple: The temple, built by Adi Shankara, is the prominent attraction of
Badrinath and attracts thousands of guests annually who come to get the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu. The main shrine homes the balck stone idol of Lord Badrinarayan resting under a yellow metal canopy, under a Badri tree. Lord Badrinath is the presiding deity but there are several other deities that are worshipped at this temple. Tapt Kund: Thought to be the abode of Agni, the Hindu God of hearth, Tapt kund is a thermal spring and coil that devotees have a holy dip before joining the Badrinath temple. The planting season is also said to have curative properties. Other famous natural springs that can be bought at Badrinath are Narad Kund and Suraj Kund.
Brahma Kapal: Within the finance institutions of the river Alakhnanda, that's where pilgrims perform rites for their departed near and dear ones.
Sheshnetra: That is a rock and roll boulder with the feeling of Sheshnag, a mythological serpent. You can also visit 'Charanpaduka' a boulder that bears Lord Vishnu's footprints.
Alka Puri: Is where in fact the daring tourist goes in search of excursion. This place is famous for white normal water rafting.
Panch Prayag: While in Badrinath, be sure to visit the Panch Prayag, again of religious importance. Devprayag is well-known for its rock inscriptions, Rudranath is famous for Chamunda Devi temple, Nandaprayag is known for the Gopalji temple, Karnaprayag for temples of Uma & Karna and Vishnuprayag is where people flock to go to god, the father Vishnu temple.
How to Reach
You could travel to Jolly Give, about 300 kilometres from Badrinath, and then hitch a bus trip to Badrinath. The nearest rail train station is Rishikesh which is 297 kilometres from Badrinath. Being a
place of religious relevance, Badrinath is well connected by road to the vacationer spots nearby namely Rishikesh, Haridwar & Dheradun from enabling you to take a bus and trip to Badrinath. We recommend the bus ride as you will get to see amazing scenery on the way to Badrinath.
